Bedarrides, Courthezon, Sarrians, Jonquieres

2- Cycle route: On the banks of the Ouvèze River

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Route

Loop

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2h30

Distance

22.67km

Positive elevation

67 meters

Negative elevation

67 meters

Altitude

Min. 25 meters

Max. 55 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Bédarrides / Bédarrides

Parking

Bédarrides

Elevation

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Downloads

Fiche vélo n°1 : Promenade sur les rives de l'Ouvèze

GPX track

The tourist service at Bédarrides :

This cycling itinerary takes you from Bédarrides to Courthézon through the magnificent landscapes of Provence via a peaceful little road on the banks of the Ouvèze river.
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There is also the additional option to discover the town of Jonquières by crossing the Ouvèze cereal plain.
Itinerary created by CCPRO www.pays-provence.com

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Accéder à l'itinéraire

public transport

By train on the Avignon-Bollène line, which serves Bédarrides station.

recommended
parking(s)

Station Car Park or Martin Luther King Car Park

road access

Take the A7 motorway, exit at Orange sud/ In the direction of Carpentras.

To be noted


  • The route has little shade, and is best suited to spring and autumn.

  • Be careful when crossing the D950

  • Possible access from the VIA VENAISSIA in Jonquières.

If you notice a problem on one of the Provence cycling routes report it with the Suricate app!: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website

In short

  • A rural route along the banks of the Ouvèze, between sunflower fields, equestrian centres and cereal-growing plains.
  • Discover the fortifications of Courthézon, residence of the 'Princes d'Orange'; as well as Bédarrides and its Roman bridge at the confluence of the Ouvèze and Sorgue rivers.

Contact

Office de Tourisme du Pays Réuni d'Orange
E-Mail : accueil.orange@paysdorange.com
Website : http://www.provence-a-velo.fr/